Wirral MakeFest, the highly anticipated festival celebrating creativity, innovation, and community, returns for its 2nd annual event. Taking place across the Williamson Art Gallery & Museum and Birkenhead Central Library. Wirral MakeFest promises to be a day filled with inspiration, learning, and hands-on experiences for...
SOLD OUT 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the first British attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest. But did you know that both George Mallory and Andrew ‘Sandy’ Irvine both spent time in their childhoods in Birkenhead? To commemorate this anniversary we will...
Bringing their great music back to the Williamson, we’re pleased to welcome back Medical Negligence for another live performance. The band put their own unique twist on well-known songs from recent decades, from the Everley Brothers in the 60's to 80’s music like Erasure and...
The North Wales Society of Fine Art was established in 1990 by founder president Margaret Stevens. Its purpose was to encourage the promotion of botanical artwork across North Wales and into the North West of England. The Society has since thrived and evolved into a...
Introducing an exciting opportunity for children and young people this summer! The Kirsty Doyle Club are giving budding fashion designers the chance to showcase their creations in a prestigious gallery setting. Participants will have the opportunity to attend a class with Kirsty, where they created...
Northwestern is a clear statement of intent from two fine musicians and songwriters. Chris Howarth is a singer songwriter based in Cheshire. After an early history in local bands Chris came back to music after a long career in business and re-launched himself with a bang, recording 6 studio albums in nearly as many years. Chris...
Spinoffs performances at the Williamson are always hugely popular and we’re happy to welcome them back in July. Spinoffs are a group of eight friends who originally just met up on a weekly basis to play their instruments and sing together for the pure fun...
A two-session course on Saturday mornings, includes all materials and a footstool. Ever wanted to try out some upholstery but not been sure where to start? This is the perfect course for you! This is a comprehensive course with a balance of both theory and...
Join Julie for a fun morning of arty activities suitable for all ages. Drop into the Art Room anytime between 10:30am and 12pm to get involved with crafts and creations which you can take home. No booking required. Donations to support activities warmly welcomed.
We're welcoming the ever-popular Annie Long Trio back to the Williamson for another performance. Jazz singer Annie will be accompanied by Keith Singleton on guitar and Tim Pike on bass. They will be performing classic numbers from the Great American Songbook. Free entry, no need...
An exhibition and participation space to inspire design enthusiasts this summer. The KD Club, established by Liverpool-based designer Kirsty Doyle, has recently been working with hundreds of school pupils from across Merseyside. Children and young people have been applying their creativity to the world of...
Weavers is a programme of performances, talks, workshops and readings curated by Dr Silvia Battista. It's part of Into The Wyld, a festival of contemporary art exploring the legacy of the medieval poem Sir Gawain And The Green Knight. Find out more about Into The...
